The Practice of Joyful Peace
with Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward & Zella Winther
Dear friends,
Please join us for our monthly Dharma talk with Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward, senior Dharma teacher, author, and Lotus Institute co-founder. This month, we are delighted to welcome Zella Winther. A recent high school graduate preparing for studies at Scripps College, Zella met Peggy earlier this year while they were both on pilgrimage in Japan.
Through conversation and personal stories, Peggy and Zella will explore themes of nonviolence, compassion for all beings, including those who hurt us, and the importance of nourishment.
Along the way, with Zella’s guidance, we will also open to the wisdom of Anpanman, a beloved Japanese superhero whose peaceful and joyful spirit of have inspired countless souls through the years.
This 90-minute practice also includes meditation and open space for your questions and reflections.
Wednesday, July 15
7:00–8:30 pm ET / 4:00–5:30 pm PT
Online via Zoom
Notes:
Event is recorded and emailed to you within 48 hours.
If you’re a Lotus member, you are already registered and we’ll email you the Zoom link the day before.
Offered at a sliding scale. Select the price that works for you. For the most value, consider purchasing a membership for as little as $15/month to join all of our talks, meditations, qigong classes and more.
Your purchase includes access to the live event with a guided meditation, dharma talk, and time for questions and reflections, plus a recording delivered by email two days later.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
7:00–8:30 pm ET / 4:00–5:30 pm PT
Teacher bio
Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward is the co-founder and guiding teacher of the Lotus Institute, a world renowned spiritual teacher, educator and author of Love’s Garden: A Guide to Mindful Relationships. For over 40 years, she has been dedicated to supporting the healing and transformation of all people through retreats, spiritual direction, university courses, Dharma talks and more. Peggy offers a path of deep insight that enables her students to discover and embody their most creative and authentic selves.